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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 790.31 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 790.31 and 180.09 is: 270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 790.31 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/790.31 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 790.31 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 142,326.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,326.37/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.15

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